Title

The UEM server must be configured to verify software updates to the server using a digital signature mechanism prior to installing those updates. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Unauthorized modifications to software or firmware may be indicative of a sophisticated, targeted cyber-attack. Cryptographic authentication includes, for example, verifying that software or firmware components have been digitally signed using certificates recognized and approved by organizations. Code signing is an effective method to protect against malicious code.

Check Content

Verify the UEM server verifies software updates to the server using a digital signature mechanism prior to installing those updates. If the UEM server does not verify software updates to the server using a digital signature mechanism prior to installing those updates, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the UEM server to verify software updates to the server using a digital signature mechanism prior to installing those updates.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SRG-APP-000479-UEM-000354_rule

Vulnerability ID: SRG-APP-000479-UEM-000354

Group Title: SRG-APP-000479-UEM-000354

Expert Comments

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